Painter and draughtsman Christine Wrest-Smith studied at Monash University, with a semester at the Prato, Italy. Her realistic paintings and drawings are an exploration of personal territory using the birds nest as a metaphor to examine the process of construction, shelter and space. Each nest is a combination of strength and fragility, its individual characteristics beautifully rendered in paint or charcoal. Wrest-Smith varies her technique to match the personality of the individual nest, those put together with haste are loosely drawn, while those which were meticulously constructed are built up with precise layers of paint as they would have been made with exacting layers of twigs. What began as construction by one being has now become an expression through the process of construction by another. Wrest-Smith’s works have been exhibited in Melbourne and Italy. She was awarded the Savage Club Prize in 2010 and the Masterworks Contemporary Art Prize in 2011. She has completed several portrait commissions and her work is held in public and private collections.
PAST EXHIBITIONS
Image above: Mary Tonkin After, Kalorama 2021 oil on linen 183 x 320 cm We are delighted to share this …
Congratulations Christine Wrest-Smith who has been announced a Finalist for The Lester Prize 2021 with her beautiful portrait of Uncle …
Image above: Christine Wrest-Smith Strength and Presence Congratulations to Graeme Drendel, Cathy Weiszmann and Christine Wrest-Smith for being selected as …
Julian Twigg is the successful applicant for an artist residency at Lighthouse Arts, Nobbys-Whibayganba, Newcastle. In anticipation of his 2023 …
Camie Lyons Stick Figures (keepers) bronze in situ at the North Sydney Art Prize Coal Loader site In the North Sydney …
Congratulations to Graeme Drendel, Michelle Hiscock, Martin King, Glenn Morgan, Mary Tonkin and Christine Wrest-Smith who are included in the …
David Frazer Love letter (panels 1 and 2) 2020 lino-cut 100 x 148 cm Congratulations to David Frazer, who …
Martin King Tree of life, unsuccessful species 2021 dry point, chine colle and hand colouring 168 x 165 cm …
Janet Luxton Orange bellied parrot 2016 oil on linen 120 x 156 cm Congratulations to artist Janet Luxton who …
Lewis Miller Deborah Conway oil on linen 137.5 x 122 cm Congratulations to Lewis Miller who has been selected as …
“Whatever I create is a musing on persona, contemplation about individuality and the notion of modification.” – Rona Green We …
Marina Strocchi Elgee Park 2022 acrylic on hand made recycled Indian rag paper 56 x 76 cm Congratulations to Marina …
Image at top: Jennifer Keeler Milne Jacaranda Mimosifolia 2021 oil on linen 92 x 198 cm Congratulations to …
